Okay, here's a couple of "animals in the cockpit" stories.
US Army helicopter at low level in Germany in the 1980s suffered a birdstrike. The bird passed through the thin central cockpit window between the two pilots and impacted the bulkhead behind them. Loads of noise, windrush, blood and feathers. Nobody hurt. Slowed right down, noise levels subside. Suddenly the handling pilot is physically attacked from behind by a now conscious and extremely pissed off bloody great ****e-hawk who had only been stunned. Terrific hand-to-hand combat ensued with the aircrew being the ultimate victors thanks to judicious deployment of their aircrew knives.
Northern Ireland, a Lynx helicopter this time, which had picked up a patrol including a dog and its handler. We all know how dogs like to stick their heads between the forward seats in a car for a decent view out the front. Pilots thought this was hilarious. Nice friendly sniffer dog, all panting tongue and wagging tail, watching the professionals in action. Suddenly the stab system drops out and the cab is all over the shop until the chaps get it under control. With all the excitement, the dog had relieved itself all over the avionics between seats!
Simulate that on your next check ride!